of the communication request, as well as any factors regarding the reliability, security and expediency of the available methods.17 Unit 2: General Issues As a general practice, when a UNHCR Office receives a request from the government authorities of a country for which another UNHCR Office is responsible, the responsible Office should be copied and consulted on the response. The details of disclosure of information from individual RSD files should be noted on the RSD file in a record of disclosure. STANDARDS & GUIDELINES THE RECORD OF DISCLOSURE SHOULD INCLUDE: „ The individual or agency/organisation to whom disclosure was made; „ The precise information that was disclosed; „ The reasons justifying disclosure, including whether the consent of the person of concern was obtained. Where consent was denied or could not be obtained, the legitimate basis for disclosure; „ The date and means of disclosure; and „ The name of the responsible staff member. 17 For further guidance on secure means of transmitting personal data and other information on an Applicant’s file, please refer to UNHCR’s data protection policy and guidance. 31